UM Submission Instructions: Innovation for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems 2024
Sponsor: |
AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AGCO) |
Award Title: |
Innovation for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems |
Amount: |
$400,000 - $450,000
AGCO will award grants of $400,000 – $450,000 over a three-year project duration to support one or more projects. |
UM Deadline: |
11/01/2024 |
Sponsor Deadline: |
11/29/2024 |
Description: |
Purpose
This grant call seeks to receive proposals from nonprofits with a thematic focus to support the next generation of leaders in agriculture helping them to develop innovative solutions for agri-food systems.
AGCO invites proposals from nonprofit organizations to support the next generation of leaders in agriculture, helping them to develop innovative solutions for agri-food systems. Proposed programs should aim to support young people aged 18-40 years to innovate and accelerate their high-impact ideas, solutions, technology innovations and agribusiness startups to deliver sustainable agri-food systems. The innovation program for sustainable agri-food systems should target at least one of the following areas: digital agriculture, climate resilience, capacity development, market efficiency, energy for food systems, and lastly, food innovations.
The grant application will prioritize proposals seeking to establish a new program but also consider grant proposals that seek to build on an existing program.
Target population:
Program implementation must target next-gen within the age bracket of 18-40 years, including young farmers, youth leaders, small and medium-sized enterprises owned by younger persons.
Budget
-AGCO will award grants of $400,000 – $450,000 over a three-year project duration to support one or more projects.
-Limitations: 70% of grant funds go directly towards the program’s activities, while 30% are for administrative support.
-Proposing nonprofits must also ensure that project activities and the participating youth receive appropriate funding prizes and support during the innovation challenge.
Application process & timeline
-Funder Deadline: applications due by November 29, 2024
-notification will be made by February 2025 |
Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit: |
1 |
Additional Requirements: |
None |
Sponsor Guidelines: |
https://www.agcofoundation.org/grants.html |
UM Nominations Process: |
This funding opportunity is being coordinated by the University of Minnesota Foundation.
Please contact Mindy Breva at mindyb@umn.edu for more information. |
Peer Review Coordination: |
University of Minnesota Foundation contact email |
Status: |
No longer accepting applications. |
Please note: |
To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity. |
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